Front desk host vs cashier/host

The differences between front desk hosts and cashiers/host can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a front desk host has an average salary of $31,080, which is higher than the $24,581 average annual salary of a cashier/host.

The top three skills for a front desk host include front desk, cleanliness and greeting guests. The most important skills for a cashier/host are cleanliness, host, and excellent guest.

Front desk host vs cashier/host overview

	Front Desk Host	Cashier/Host
Yearly salary	$31,080	$24,581
Hourly rate	$14.94	$11.82
Growth rate	-	-10%
Number of jobs	69,194	131,740
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	37	34
Years of experience	-	-

What does a front desk host do?

The front desk host is responsible for welcoming guests upon arrival. As the host, you will be required to oversee the operation of the front office. You'll manage the shifts and generally provide administrative support to hotel management. You will greet guests with enthusiasm and in a welcoming manner, seat customers, and sometimes take orders. A front desk host takes actions to correct problems, answer questions, interact with guests professionally, and complete customer transactions swiftly and with efficiency.

What does a cashier/host do?

A cashier/host is responsible for facilitating the cash register processes and managing financial transactions. Cashier/hosts process reservations and online payments, respond to customers' inquiries and concerns, escalate high-level complaints, update customer's account information on the database, and perform various administrative and clerical tasks as needed. They also create comprehensive financial reports for management's review, including recommendations on cost-efficient strategies to minimize the company's loss without compromising high-quality services. A cashier/host must be analytical and communicative to maintain smooth operations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction.

Front desk host vs cashier/host salary

Front desk hosts and cashiers/host have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Front Desk Host	Cashier/Host
Average salary	$31,080	$24,581
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $37,000	Between $16,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Austin, TX
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	24 Carrots Catering and Events
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between front desk host and cashier/host education

There are a few differences between a front desk host and a cashier/host in terms of educational background:

	Front Desk Host	Cashier/Host
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Front desk host vs cashier/host demographics

Here are the differences between front desk hosts' and cashiers/host' demographics:

	Front Desk Host	Cashier/Host
Average age	37	34
Gender ratio	Male, 42.1% Female, 57.9%	Male, 42.7% Female, 57.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian, 11.0% White, 49.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 25.0% Asian, 8.3% White, 51.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	13%	5%

Differences between front desk host and cashier/host duties and responsibilities

Front desk host example responsibilities.

Manage patients records by keeping all medical history, insurance and personal information update and verify abiding by HIPAA protocols.
Skil with scanners and cash registers, particularly POS machines.
Review arrivals, noting special requests and blocking rooms as necessary for VIP members and group check-ins.
Cashier, operate POS system, fax, handle multiple phone lines, and transfer calls to appropriate division.
Serve as resource for guests: make reservations and answer any questions in person, over the phone or via e-mail.
Coordinate all daily incoming calls and assist customers with reservations and room location.

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Cashier/host example responsibilities.

Greet guests, answer phones, seat guests, prepare to-go orders, POS station, handle cash.
Answer telephone calls regarding group party reservations and business information.
Cook burgers at a timely manner and used fryers also wash dishes and close the store
Perform debit, credit and cash transactions, totale accountant on computer database, using specialize POS accounting software.
Restock supplies and maintain restaurant cleanliness.
Maintain an up-most standard for customer satisfaction and restaurant cleanliness.

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Front desk host vs cashier/host skills

Common front desk host skills

Front Desk, 32%
Cleanliness, 17%
Greeting Guests, 12%
Hotel Services, 7%
Front Door, 7%
Merchandise Sales, 6%

Common cashier/host skills

Cleanliness, 19%
Host, 13%
Excellent Guest, 11%
POS, 10%
Reservations, 7%
To-Go Orders, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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